Fareedaa bure ḋaa bhalaa kar gusaa man na hadhaae – Slok Sheikh Fareed Ji – Ang 1381

SGGS Ang 1378

These are Sloks by Sheikh Fareed Ji.

Sheikh Fareed Ji’s Bani is sweet, yet robust. Delivered in pithy Punjabi, the imagery and directness of the message leaves you stunned. The Bani is forceful and Divinely Accurate.

All Sloks relate to our conduct, the emphasis being on humility and forgiveness.

These are Fareed Ji’s, Sloks 6, 61, 59, 78, and 7, in that order.

1. In Slok 6, Sheikh Ji says we must not judge others and write black marks about them. Instead of judging others, one should peer into his own giriwan (collar, self) and check if his own conduct is spotless.

2. In Slok no. 61, Sheikh Ji tells us about the Sufis.
The Sufis traditionally wore black wool overcloth known as soof. This outward Sufi dress told the world, the wearer was beyond the touch of maya, and led a reputable life. Sheikh Ji says, despite my outward appearance, upon deep introspection I find I am full of faults “gunhi hi bhariya mai firha,” yet people rely on my outward dress and call me a dervish (Saint).

3. In Slok 59, Sheikh Ji says one must do deeds which bring spiritual honor. Otherwise, you shall be put to shame upon judgement in the Lord’s Court.

4. People can be very trying. Yet, we must not let our anger be provoked. Instead, we should wish well of everyone (Tere bhane sarbatt da bhala). Such an approach will save you from disease, and all your wishes will be fulfilled. (Fareedaa bure ḋaa bhalaa kar gusaa man na hadhaae, dehee rog na lagee palae sabh kichh paae. ||78||)

5. Some will cause physical harm. Even under such extreme provocation, we should restrain our anger and not strike back in a reflex action. Forgive them (pairh tinna de chum), and go deep within your inner self, (apnhre Ghar jaaiyeh) where God Himself resides.